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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.83, 2,120.77 and 439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.83, 2,120.77 and 439.94 is: 659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.83 : 2,120.77 = 439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.83/2,120.77 = 439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.83x = 2,120.77 × 439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.83x = 933,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,011.55/1,413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.92

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